Karelin Wadkins

Karelin Wadkins accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Karelin Wadkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Karelin is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Karelin’s California license number is LMFT85877, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Karelin Wadkins has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Karelin’s education and training include MS - Counseling - University of Phoenix. Over that time, Karelin has worked closely with Veterans, Blended families, Students, and LGBTQ+.

Karelin Wadkins works with Veterans, Blended families, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Family Conflict, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Karelin spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Karelin is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Karelin Wadkins draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Karelin’s style is action-oriented, direct, humorous, mindful, and warm. In Karelin’s words: “I believe therapy should feel like a comfortable, collaborative conversation—one where you feel respected, supported, and safe to be fully yourself.”

Karelin Wadkins (she/her) offers therapy in English. Karelin identifies as White. Karelin provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Karelin Wadkins offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 5750 Sunrise Blvd in Citrus Heights. Karelin is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Karelin Wadkins is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Karelin will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Karelin’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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